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Steven Lemke, Grassi Advisors & Accountants
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Becoming a partner at Grassi this year has been one of the highlights of my career. It is the culmination of many years of dedication to the
Mateusz Slapinski, Montroy DeMarco Architecture
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My most prominent and exciting recent project was the Le Pavillon restaurant at One Vanderbilt tower in Manhattan. My firm collaborated with
Peter Sayer, Offit Kurman, P.A.
May 24, 2022
What led you to your current profession? My love for buildings in NYC. I am a native New Yorker and have always been fascinated by construction – both old (not necessarily landmarked) and new
Josh Berger, Norman Bobrow & Co. Inc.
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently completed a 25,000 s/f retail deal in SoHo on behalf of the Museum of Women that is moving into 480 Broadway this
Nilma Muniz, EverGreene Architectural Arts
May 24, 2022
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? A lack of hands-on teaching opportunities in historic preservation trades and craftmanship causes many of them to be lost over time. This thought remained with
Farrah Forbes, Newmark Real Estate
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of being super intentional about my career path and putting in the work to enhance my knowledge and skills. In less than
Dorian Lam, Cornerstone Land Abstract
May 24, 2022
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? I am the president emeritus of the Asian American Real Estate Association (Manhattan Chapter) and an active advisory board member. Our company,
Corey Haynes, Bestreich Realty Group
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent accomplishment that I am most proud of would be receiving the BRG office award for “2021 Breakout Star.” Regardless of age or
Ryan Lewis, ERG Commercial Real Estate
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have executed a high volume of deals throughout my real estate career. Because ERG is able to orchestrate deals on both the investment sale and
Ketan Karkare, Shawmut Design and Construction
May 24, 2022
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? I am proud to be one of the founding members of Shawmut’s Diversity Leadership Council, working side by side with amazing individuals who
Claire Gondon, JDS Development
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In my current role at JDS Development, I am passionate about my work in the development of The Brooklyn Tower, a high profile and beautifully-designed
Brendan Conroy, Lynx Mortgage Bank, LLC
May 24, 2022
What led you to your current profession? Before becoming a mortgage loan originator, I was working within the commercial title space while simultaneously working closely with a
Sophia Perna-Plank, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP
May 24, 2022
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? At my firm, I work closely with our marketing/business director to coordinate charitable donation drives. I donate my personal time, shopping for donation items
Catherine Wang, A-Z Fire Alarm Inc.
May 24, 2022
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? I’ve had a few mentors over the course of my career, but the mentor with the greatest impact is my father. He’s been in real estate/construction for
Samuel Finkler, TrueRate Services
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am very proud of the sale of 4702 16th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11204. My mentors had said that traditionally, Borough Park was a very
Peter Stobierski, TrueRate Services
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of closing the $42 million Reunion Resort refinance in Feb. 2022. I led the underwriting and worked with Dan Gorczycki to
Sarah McCann, Vocon
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my involvement in the 555 Greenwich and 345 Hudson development project led by Trinity Church Wall Street, Hines and Norges Investment Bank.
Rogelio Carrasquillo, Carrasquillo Law Group, P.C.
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We are very proud of one of our latest projects, La Merced Elderly. This is an elderly affordable housing project incorporating different sources of
Daniel Figotin, Fimida Enterprises
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Probably my last deal at the moment. We purchased four Queens buildings. Within the first 90 days we increased the rent roll by 20%, more than doubling our
Anudeep Gosal, Besen Partners
May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? All of my current projects involve hotels that have been destabilized by the pandemic, working to create and uncover value that can help restore and